nook and cranny
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed on Wikipedia “Irreversible binomial” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29). Figurative class: Metaphor (PIE-English corpus, CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31).
Common questions
What does “nook and cranny” mean?
Every part.
Is “nook and cranny” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.